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PUJIANG 2 (PJ-2) (52151)
COSPAR: 2022-031B | Alt Name: Pujiang-2
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 29, 2022
Launch Site
TAISC
Launch Pad
LC9A
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 6A
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52151
International Designator
2022-031B
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:24:36 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
97.86°
Right Ascension
26.43°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
93.82°
Period
96.36 min
Mean Motion
14.94 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
PUJIANG 2 (PJ-2)
Alternative Name
Pujiang-2
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SAST
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 52151U 22031B 26200.85042264 .00000295 00000+0 32810-4 0 9996
2 52151 97.8619 26.4263 0013124 93.8193 266.4527 14.94346347234672
Source: Celestrak
Summary
PUJIANG 2 (PJ-2), also known as Pujiang-2, is a technology satellite operated by SAST from China. It was launched on March 29, 2022, using the Chang Zheng 6A launch vehicle from LC9A at TAISC. The spacecraft measures 4 meters in length and has a diameter of 3 meters with a span of 7.5 meters, featuring a box shape with two panels. It weighs approximately 2000 kilograms both at launch and dry mass. The satellite is part of the PJ series and was manufactured by SAST/SISE for technology demonstration purposes.
Physical Characteristics
Length
4
Diameter
3
Span
7.5
Dry Mass
2000
Launch Mass
2000
Shape
Box + 2 pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
PJ-2
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
SAST/SISE
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
PJ
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
Next Pass
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